The Women's Football Show

Arsenal take the advantage in their Champions League tie against Chelsea - but there were some huge refereeing controversies. Lianne reacts to Sonia Bompastor's suggestion that perhaps referees should be brought in from the men's game and discusses what we should be doing to improve the standards of officiating across the board. Plus, ex-Arsenal star Rachel Yankey joins the show to chat about what it was like becoming England's first female professional footballer and to talk about Alessia Russo's fantastic season. Deborah Dilworth, the head of women's football at the football supporters association tells us all about Free Lionesses - an organisation that helps Lionesses travelling fans! And Luke Swindlehurst breaks down the Asia Cup results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fastest hattrick in WSL history! Bunny Shaw makes history in 13 minutes - but should she be in the conversation for the Ballon d'Or? Lianne Sanderson thinks so! Plus, the legend Kelly Smith joins Lianne to reflect on her incredible career - her current role as a striker coach at Arsenal and what it was like to watch them win the Champions League last year. And director of women’s football at the FA, Sue Day, chats to us about a fantastic campaign which is aiming to increase access to football for girls at school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered just how Lucy Bronze managed to win the Euros with a broken leg? Well, she reveals all as she joins Lianne Sanderson for an exclusive chat! She’ll chat about reaching 145 England caps, challenging for the Champions league - and why it was so important to her that she played last summer for the Lionesses despite her injury. Plus, after Chelsea's League Cup win, Uma Gurav joins to break down the final - as well as the race for Europe in the WSL! NWSL expert Grant Engle reflects on the opening weekend of the league in the USA and as the organisation GOALS launches their GOALS Girls Hour, we hear from ambassador Priscilla Anyabu and grassroots football champions Tyra Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An emphatic start to the Lionesses' World Cup qualifying campaign with 2 big wins...but how healthy is their defensive line looking ahead of those crucial ties against Spain? Kit Shepard from The Times reflects on England's performances against Iceland and Ukraine. Uma Gurav joins to break down how the other Home Nations and the Republic of Ireland are getting on in their qualification campaigns. Ahead of the League Cup final, Chelsea's Lauren James discusses going up against her former club and former Portland Thorns coach Rob Gale previews the start of the new NWSL season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the women’s football calendar getting too busy? After Leah Williamson refused to rule out the idea of a player strike, Lianne Sanderson chats to former England defender Mary Philip about . Plus, what have you made of Mary Earps’ recent comments on the reaction to her autobiography release? The former England goalkeeper admits she ‘learned some tough lessons’ - we'll reflect on what she's said. With promotion looking likely, Birmingham City boss Amy Merricks opens up on life in the WSL 2. And former England and Liverpool star Jess Clarke tells us about what it was like retiring from football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the Women's Merseyside derby have been played at Anfield? Why wasn't Arsenal's fifth round tie broadcast? And why has there been such outrage to proposals to reform the Women's FA Cup? Lianne Sanderson reflects on all that and more. Plus, how far could Man United go in the Women's Champions League? Man United expert and podcaster Conner Roberts joins the show to chat about that and the rest of the playoff ties. OH Leuven boss Arno van den Abeel discusses what it was like to make history in Europe despite losing to Arsenal, and Chatham Town manager Keith Boanas chats to Lianne about the magic of the FA Cup after his side made a fantastic run through to the fifth round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.